Man met een luit 1754

"Man met een luit" (1754) is an etching by John (II) Faber, a renowned Dutch artist who lived from 1684 to 1756. The artwork showcases a man, elegantly attired in a wide-brimmed hat and ruffled collar, playing a lute, a popular stringed instrument during the Baroque era. Faber's skillful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the subtle nuances of the man's expression and the intricate details of the lute. This etching exemplifies Faber's mastery of the art of printmaking, leaving a lasting legacy in the realm of Dutch artistic tradition.